Getting you through the month of Veganuary

So you’ve signed up to Veganuary. You’ve stocked up on tofu and googled 100 different ways to eat kale. No one said it was easy going green but don’t fret: there has never been a better time to try out being vegan in Yorkshire. We’ve rounded up some of the best vegan-friendly eateries in the region alongside foodie guides and recipes to keep your vegan game strong.
Some of our Favourite Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Yorkshire
Prashad | Drighlington, nr Leeds
Put all your Vegan-trust in the hands of Prashad and their family-run foundation of good, honest, North West Indian food. Located in Drighlington you’ll find dishes that are entirely meat-free but without the loss of taste and substance – View Menus.
Public | Sheffield
Located beneath Sheffield’s Town Hall lies a speak-easy 1890’s public toilet, now transformed to a pastel-pink and pool-table green cocktail-bar, serving seasonal small plates. Voted the UK’s best bar in 2018, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to vegan dishes – View Sample Menu.
Vegan Afternoon Tea | The Principal Hotel, York
Hop off the train and straight into the Grade II listed stunning Principal Hotel, to indulge in a delicious vegan afternoon tea, served with a unique savoury starter course. View sample vegan afternoon tea menu
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Elder | The Piece Hall, Halifax
Elder in Halifax prides itself on locally sourced and British grown fruit and veg so a trip to The Piece Hall means Veganuary has never tasted so good. We’re still dreaming about this beetroot tartare and zingy garlic and herb chimichurri from our recent visit.
Find out more about Elder, Halifax
Three’s A Crowd, Harrogate
A modern all-day dining gastropub with stunning views of the Harrogate Stray parkland. Headed up multi-award-winning Chef Lee Murdoch, who utilises the best local produce to curate an ever-changing menu of classic favourites with a modern twist – View Menus
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Indian Tiffin Room, Leeds
Bringing the pure authenticity of quality Indian food to the streets of West Yorkshire. Indian Tiffin Room has an extensive vegan menu, oozing with spice and flavour to match its beloved main menu – View their vegan menu
Find out more about The Indian Tiffin Room
Craft & Dough, Sheffield
Choose from a promising Vegan pizza menu as their ‘Here Comes The Sun’ pizza contains courgettes, balsamic onions, coriander relish, creamy San Marzano Tomato and sunny pumpkin seeds before having rocket sprinkled on top. Or, if you’re visiting for vegan brunch, they do a crafty cruelty-free breakfast which can be perfectly complemented by a guilt-free baked meringue – View Menu
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Cafe Mandalay, Huddersfield
The magic of Cafe Mandalay isn’t any less without meat. So much, in fact, we think it’s even better, with vegan options such as Shan Tofu (a chickpea tofu), Kayan Chin Tee Thoke (heritage tomato) and even their own Vegan Mandalay Meeshay curry.
Vegan Classes at The Cookery School at The Grand, York
Satisfy those cravings for deeply warming, hearty dishes that everyone experiences during winter. This half-day cookery class with teach you how to create a range of dishes that are full of flavour but minus the meat.
DON’T MISS – an exclusive 15% off full and half-day classes
Shears Yard | Leeds
Leeds foodie favourite Shears Yard offers an evolving vegan menu guided by seasonality and local produce, making it one of the best destinations for Veganuary.
Previous vegan dishes include Salt baked celeriac veloute, smoked almond, caper & raisin vinaigrette, or for mains, a perfect winter warmer of aubergine & tomato dopiaza, curry roasted cauliflower and cucumber salsa.
Find out more about Shears Yard
Vegan Afternoon Tea | The Grand Hotel, York
Experience an afternoon tea surrounded in splendour at Yorkshire’s only 5* Hotel. Their selection of sweet and savoury treats will have you in vegan foodie heaven.
Vegan Sunday Lunch at The Milestone, Sheffield
Sheffield award-winning gastropub The Milestone has re-launched with new Head Chef Patrick Bond, who’s experience is impressive, to say the least.
Their re-vamped menus will certainly help you stick to Veganuary, including their Vegan Sunday Lunch of Aubergine Steak, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy.
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Leeds 2020
Whether you follow a strict plant-based diet, have been inspired by Veganuary, or simply want to reduce your meat intake, Leeds has loads to offer when it comes to responsible eating and drinking. Get the Guide
Veganuary Lentil Curry Recipe By Freda Shafi
After some (ok, a lot!) of festive indulgence, this healthy vegan lentil curry by Food Stylist and Blogger Freda Shafi is just the ticket – Vegan lentil curry recipe
DON’T MISS…
Spiced Rum Creation Classes at Liquor Studio, Leeds
156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY- Create your own personalised bottle of spiced rum
- SAVE 15%
Sunday Lunch with Wine at Swinton Park Hotel
Swinton Park Hotel, Ripon HG4 4JH- Featured on the BBC’s Amazing Hotels series
- 2 or 3-course Sunday lunch with a glass of wine
- SAVE up to 20%
Afternoon Tea at Malmaison Leeds with Cocktail or Prosecco
1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG- Afternoon Tea in the heart of Leeds
- Valid 7-days a week
- SAVE up to 24%
Sunday Lunch at Hotel Du Vin Harrogate with drink
11 Prospect Pl, Harrogate HG1 1LB- AA Rosette award-winning bistro
- Start with their French Market buffet before enjoying a roast cooked over fire
- SAVE up to 19%
Coniston Spa Yorkshire Dales Retreat
Coniston Cold, Skipton BD23 4EA- Set in the tranquil surroundings of The Coniston Estate
- Award-winning multi-million-pound spa facilities
- SAVE up to 15%
The Cookery School at The Grand York
The Grand, Station Rise, York YO1 6GD- Offering a tempting selection of 43 classes
- Within the 5-Star Grand Hotel in York
- Save up to 15%

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16/01/2020